Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 16/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 196g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 196g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 68 points higher (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (84/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (84/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (67/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 68 points (84/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.